Laboratory Technician

Bristol Myers Squibb; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 94,558,000 - 103,155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Short‑term disability

Long‑term disability

Commuter benefits

401(k) plan

Referral bonus

Paid leave

Unpaid leave

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb in New Jersey is seeking a Laboratory Technician to provide day-to-day lab and operational support for Sterile Product Development, ensuring stocked labs, maintained equipment, and ready materials so scientists can work without interruption.

You will handle material prep, inventory, sample management, equipment maintenance, data hygiene, and additive manufacturing for prototypes supporting engineering, packaging, and device teams. Onsite 100% with standard M-F hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or related field.
• 0-2 years of laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine material preparation for development studies (buffers, solutions, components).
• Manage inventory across formulation, device, and packaging materials with lot traceability and expiry tracking.
• Prepare and manage test samples with labeling and chain of custody.
• Provide first-line support for lab equipment, calibration, maintenance, and downtime tracking.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Post-secondary education

Education

Bachelor of Science

Tools

FDM 3D printing

SLA printing

Job description

This role provides day-to-day laboratory and operational support to the Sterile Product Development group, which spans formulation, process, engineering, packaging, and device development. The technician ensures labs are stocked, equipment is maintained, and materials are available so scientists and engineers can execute development work without interruption. Success in this role means reliable lab operations backed by clean, well-organized records.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine material preparation, including buffers, solutions, and staging of formulation, device, and primary packaging components (e.g., syringes, cartridges, stoppers, sub-assemblies, bottles, blisters) for development studies
• Manage chemical, raw material, and component inventory across formulation, device, and packaging materials: receipt, labeling, lot traceability, storage conditions, expiry tracking, and reorder
• Prepare and manage test samples across formulation, device, and packaging studies ? assembly of test builds, conditioning (temperature/humidity), labeling, and sample tracking/chain of custody
• Serve as first-line support for laboratory equipment, routine cleaning, calibration coordination, preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, spare parts management, vendor escalation, and downtime tracking
• Maintain data hygiene across lab records and systems ? consistent naming and metadata, complete and legible entries, timely logging, and accurate inventory, sample, and equipment data
• Operate and maintain additive manufacturing equipment (FDM/SLA) to produce prototypes, fixtures, and device mockups supporting engineering, packaging, and device teams; handle print setup, material selection, and post-processing.

General Job Duties

• Performs laboratory tests or other laboratory work using conventional and computerized machines and work aids.
• Performs laboratory work according to prescribed standards.
• Determines chemical and physical characteristics or composition.
• Sets up, adjusts and operates laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Preferred candidate has four years of post-secondary education in field of specialty.
• Some companies may accept equivalent education and experience combined.
• Performs laboratory tests according to prescribed standards.
• Determines chemical and physical characteristics or composition.
• Sets up, adjusts and operates laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Tests for such qualities as purity, stability, viscosity, density, packaging and device testing etc.
• Collects and analyze samples.
• Tests samples to verify conformity to specifications.
• Records test results and writes test reports describing procedures used.
• Prepares lab material for cleaning.
• May prepare graphs and charts.
• May prepare chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
• May add chemicals or raw materials to process solutions or product batches to correct or establish formulation required to meet specifications.
• May calibrate laboratory instruments.
• May perform basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Perform weekly lab safety review for labs and verify functioning eye washes, lab phone functionality.
• Resolve safety issues through direct action with staff or placing facilities work orders.

Education And Experience

• Required- Bachelor of Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or related discipline
• 0-2 years of laboratory experience.

NICE TO HAVE -

Execute routine testing on automated and semi-automated platforms ? including liquid handling runs for formulation screening (deck/plate setup, reagent and consumable readiness), established analytical methods, and established mechanical/functional test methods for device and primary packaging components (e.g., functional, dimensional, integrity); perform system suitability checks and flag out‑of‑trend or anomalous results for scientist review.

100 % Onsite

M-F Buss hours

This posting is for a contract assignment with ASK Staffing DBA ASK Consulting to provide services to Bristol Myer-Squibb.

The starting hourly compensation for this assignment is the following range ($33- $35.97/hr). While the final, individual compensation and any available benefits will be determined by your employer of record ASK Staffing, Inc (and not BMS), factors that will be included in making the final determination may include the characteristics of the assignment, such as demonstrated experience, required skill, and the geographic location where the job is performed. The starting hourly compensation may be subject to change.

About ASK Consulting

ASK Consulting is an award-winning, woman-owned staffing and recruitment solutions provider with over three decades of industry experience. We specialize in connecting businesses of all sizes across IT, healthcare, engineering, finance, and more with top‑tier professionals. Backed by a global network and personalized service approach, our team is dedicated to building meaningful partnerships that drive organizational success and empower job seekers to excel in their careers.

Benefits

• ASK Consulting provides comprehensive, ACA‑compliant health coverage, along with dental, vision, Short‑and‑Long‑Term disability for eligible employees.
• We also offer commuter benefits, a 401(k) plan with no matching, and a referral bonus program.
• In addition, ASK Consulting offers unpaid leave and paid sick leave as required by law.

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